This goal and the 16 other goals targets have incorporated the national planning process, policies and strategies. The UN states: “59. We recognise that there are different approaches, visions, models and tools available to each country, in accordance with its national circumstances and priorities, to achieve sustainable development; and we reaffirm that planet Earth and its ecosystems are our common home and that ‘Mother Earth’ is a common expression in a number of countries and regions.” (Sustainabledevelopment.un.org, 2015) The two main targets and strategies that will meet this goal on time are: • By 2030 it will reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,00 live births. Business and companies that are helping achieve this include: o Merck- Merck for Mothers is a initiative to prevent and end deaths of women from pregnancy and childbirth complications. This Program focuses on 2 leading causes of death- postpartum hemorrhage and preeclampsia/eclampsia. It’s based on 3 main pillars: 1)access to affordable, quality care;2) product innovation; and 3)advocacy and